May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Tuesday

May 2, 2017 at 12:01 AM

What are the signs of hearing loss? The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly. This is more common with noise- induced or age-related hearing loss. If you experience any of the signs below, you might have hearing loss.Do you require frequent repetition, have difficulty following conversations involving more than two people, think that other people sound muffled or like they’re mumbling, have difficulty hearing in noisy situations, like conferences, restaurants, malls, or crowded meeting rooms, have trouble hearing children and women, have your TV or radio turned up to a high volume, answer or respond inappropriately in conversations, have ringing in your ears, read lips or more intently watch people’s faces when they speak with you?The current statistics from the Better Hearing Institute are that one in six baby boomers have hearing loss, three in 10 of people over 55 have hearing loss, and seniors in their 70s have a greater than 50 percent incidence of hearing loss. Almost everyone knows at least one person who has hearing loss that is affecting communications but who refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it. Payne’s Miracle Ear and Hearing Center counsels patients and their families to help improve their ability to communicate and their overall quality of life.They encourage you, if you experience any of the above- mentioned symptoms of hearing loss, to contact their hearing specialists. They offer complimentary hearing evaluations. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Payne’s Miracle-Ear Hearing Center, 984-5250 for Hot Springs Village or 501-520-4327 for Hot Springs. They look forward to meeting you and serving your hearing health care needs.